Community Ministries

Local Opportunities

Community Ministries often receives requests for assistance from local ministries, and we have gathered a team of volunteers that are interested in serving in this area. To learn about some of the needs of local ministries, please check the listing below. If you would like to be a part of the volunteer team or would like more information, contact Honey Beth Wiggs.

 

LifeCare Pregnancy Center

Help us show our appreciation to our faithful volunteers. Your LIFE Class or small group can help by donating a gift basket. These baskets will be given to volunteers to commemorate milestones with LifeCare. We could not continue in ministry without volunteers and this is a way we would lie to show our gratitude. Please call the center (919-873-2440) for more details.

LifeCare is in need of the following items: Baby food, diapers (any size), wipes, gently used strollers and other baby equipment, bibs, pacifiers, size 1 and 2 diapers, baby wipes, hand towels and baby wash cloths, receiving blankets, baby shoes (small), boys winter clothes (0-6 months), gift cards for Wal-Mart, Target, K-Mart and gas stations. Please contact the center if would like to donate any of the listed items.

Gateway

Gateway is a ministry of LifeCare (formerly Life Care Pregnancy Center) with a new location in downtown Raleigh near N.C. State University on Hillsborough St. We are in need of adult volunteers to counsel students who come in for pregnancy and STD testing and peer counseling. Full training will be provided.

We will serve the 36,000 students of:
St. Augustine’s College
NC State University
Meredith College
Peace College
Shaw University
and residents of the downtown Raleigh area.

College students are among the most sexually broken population, yet, at our current location LifeCare sees very few of these students each year. As a sexual health and consulting services resource center, Gateway will be easily accessible to any student attending these schools via public transportation, walking or driving.

Please consider joining Gateway as a volunteer. We need men and women who have a love for Jesus and a heart for college students to come alongside us as we reach out to the students in Raleigh. There are many ways you can help.

Contact Leah Horton for more information (833-0096).

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North Carolina Right to Life

North Carolina Right to Life is having a fundraising drive called "Heart-to-Heart Media Campaign." They are focusing a large portion of their efforts on the Mecklenburg County area, which has the highest rate of abortions in North Carolina. If you would like to find out more about this campaign, contact the home office (336-274-5433) or log onto their website.

With Love From Jesus

WLFJ is excited to invite you, your family, LIFE Class or small group to volunteer with their growing ministry. The need is great for help and your contribution would be greatly appreciated. To get involved with this ministry, contact WLFJ (233-8010).

WLFJ is also in need of the following items: toasters, mixers, blenders, dishes, cookware, towels, sheets, baby equipment and especially canned food. If your LIFE class would like to sponsor a canned food drive, contact Linda Williams (919-233-8010).

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Raleigh Rescue Mission

Year-round Needs

  • Rice
  • Coffee, tea, fruit drinks
  • Lunch meat
  • Ground beef
  • Cold and hot cereals
  • Spaghetti and sauce
  • Salad dressings and condiments
  • Styrofoam, hinged, divided “take-out” trays

Volunteer drivers are needed to transport residents to and from their job training sites.  On average, three to four residents needs transportation each day, Monday–Friday. Help is needed three times a day; 7:30–8 a.m., 12–1 p.m. and 4–5 p.m. For more information contact Debbie Alvarez (828-9014, ext. 132).

Our medical clinic needs volunteer dentists and dental assistants to help provide services for residents with acute dental problems. Volunteer podiatrists are also needed, especially to help with our diabetic residents. Call our Medical Clinic Director, Marquita Fors (828-9014, ext.112) for more information.

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New Hope Christian Outreach Center

New Hope Christian Outreach Center in Southeast Raleigh is in need of volunteers. If you are able to spend one–five afternoons a week for a semester with these children please contact Teresa Thompson-Williams  (226-9801).

House of Hope - Clayton

Volunteers are needed in a variety of areas:

Web Design

Someone is needed to help rebuild and redesign their website.

Graphic Design Team

They are trying to put together a team of volunteers to do some graphic design projects. The kind of projects they need include a newsletter, stationery, business cards, brochures, displays, etc. We have two major events each year and small events and frequent mailers that go out around three times each year. If you are interested in taking a small project in this area, this could be the team for you.

Marketing and Media Team

They are currently trying to get House of Hope commercial time to air their new 60-second commercial created this summer. If you are interested in donating two days each month to help us constantly find fresh ways to improve our marketing and media development, this could be the team for you.

School Work Spot Checkers

Volunteers are needed who will commit to one or two hours per week to assist in spot checking the schoolwork of residents Monday through Friday. The volunteers are needed from 9-11 a.m. and 3-4 p.m. This year, we will have 15 girls attending school and this spot checking will be an important position to be filled.

Tutors

We are looking for tutors in all subjects to assist the girls with their studies during school hours 9 a.m.-3 p.m. If you are interested in any of the available volunteer positions available call Yvonne (550-8181, ext. 200). We are still in need of an outdoor equipment storage building or funds to purchase one so that we will be able to demolish the old one that is falling apart.

Drivers/Deliveries

From time to time we need volunteers to make pickups and deliveries for us. As a non-profit, we rely heavily on donations and sometimes need a way to obtain these donations. If interested, call Yvonne (550-8181, ext. 200).

Academy of Hope

Our school, Academy of Hope is need of substitute teachers, spot checkers and tutors. If you are interested in assisting in our school as a substitute teacher, call our office for an appointment. We are also looking for volunteers who will commit to one or two hours per week to assist in spot checking the resident's school work Monday-Friday. The volunteers are needed from 9-11 a.m. and 3-4 p.m. This year, we will have 15 girls attending school and this spot checking will be an important position to be filled. We are looking for tutors in all subjects to assist the girls with their studies during school hours 9 a.m.-3 p.m. If you are interested in any of the available volunteer positions available contact Yvonne (550-8181, ext. 200).

At Target

If you are interested in helping provide what is still needed for the Beta House, you can look for items on our Target Club Wedd Registry. We are registered as last name: Hope and first name: Houseof (no space). Two House of Hopes are listed, so be sure that you choose the one from North Carolina. You can visit any Target store or go to http://www.target.com/ and click on Wedding Registry (Club Wedd).

House of Hope depends primarily on donations for food and household supplies. The following are some of our ongoing needs:

Current house needs

Paper towels, toilet paper, Ziploc baggies (all sizes), aluminum foil, trash bags, fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, cheese (block or sliced), dishwasher detergent, Pine-sol, spray cleaner with bleach, Brillo pads (or any soap scour pad), Texas Pete hot sauce, ant spray

Miscellaneous items needed

Copy paper, postage stamps, paper shredder, black (locking) filing cabinets - two or four drawer, vacuum cleaner (for counseling center), coffee pot (for counseling center)

Other Needs

Basic Cable for six months (or donation dedicated for this)

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Christian Life Home

Christian Life Home is in need of volunteers to help stuff bulk mailings that go out 6-8 times a year. It only takes 2-3 hours for each mailing with enough helping hands. If you are interested in serving in this capacity, contact Christian Life Home (510-5400).

There are many different opportunities to get involved with CLH. We need volunteers for yard work and cleaning, property maintenance, as well as people to teach skills and crafts.

Christian Life Home is in need of the following items:

Fresh Vegetables

Lettuce, cabbage, carrots, celery, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, onions, potatoes

Fruits

Apples, bananas, oranges, grapes, grapefruit, raisins

Canned fruit

Pears, pineapples, peaches, grapefruit, fruit cocktail

Condiments

Mayonnaise, relish, pickles, mustard, ketchup, A-1 Sauce, worcestershire, salad dressings (regular and diet), vinegar, soy sauce, jelly, peanut butter

Canned Vegetables

Beans, corn, peas, carrots, baked beans, soup, small potatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, spaghetti sauce

Frozen Foods

Orange juice, tater tots, french fries, mixed vegetables, corn, carrots, spinach, peas, lima beams, string beans, broccoli, zucchini, cauliflower, roasts, chicken, turkey, hamburger, hamburger patties, pork chops, ham, fish, waffles, stew beef, bacon

Dairy Products

Cottage cheese, cream cheese, block or sliced cheese, parmesan cheese, margarine, 2% milk, ice cream

Cooking Supplies

Sugar, brown sugar, powdered sugar, flour, chocolate chips, Bisquick, spices, oven fry, olive oil, Wesson oil, lite syrup, shortening, honey

Dessert Mixes/Drinks

Cake mixes, frosting, dream whip, pudding, Jell-o, fruit juice, fruit drinks, Nestle Quik, evaporated milk, ground coffee, decaf tea bags

Personal Products

Scope, Stayfree mini pads, maxi pads, hairspray, shampoo, conditioner

Bread/Cereal/Pasta

Rye bread, raisin bread, Roman Meal bread, English muffins, saltines, Ritz crackers, oatmeal, cereal, egg noodles, spaghetti noodles, macaroni, rice

Cleaning Products

Koolwash (Woolite), Comet, furniture polish, SOS, Windex, bleach, fabric softener, Lysol, oven cleaner, dishwasher detergent

Paper Products/Miscellaneous

Toilet paper, Glad wrap, paper towels, wax paper, foil, napkins, paper plates, Kleenex, trash bags, light bulbs

Office Items

Stamps, copy paper, general office supplies

Linens

New white or cream twin sized sheets' New white or cream bath towels

Gift Cards

Lowes Home Improvement, Wal-Mart, Target, Food Lion

Other

Maternity clothes, cribs, car seats, baby clothes up to 12 months

The Christian Life Home is searching for a counselor to serve at our maternity home for young women, ages 10-23. The position is part-time, and requires up to 20 hours a week. The pay range is $15-18 per hour. The position requires a committed Christian with a desire to serve in part-time ministry to those in need, and a Bachelor's Degree and four years of experience or Master's Degree and two years of experience in Human Services.

Responsibilities include: Develop and implement a plan of treatment for each girl; provide consistent counseling program for girls and families; document and maintain files on girls; refer girls with psychiatric needs; help girls prepare for independent living; provide support to girl and family during hospital stay; follow up with all girls after discharge; attend necessary CLH training sessions.

Please contact Sally Whitt (919-510-5400).

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Passage Home

Passage Home strives to strengthen low-wealth families and neighborhoods using a community economic development strategy that includes helping families in transition, providing economic opportunities such as home ownership, jobs, and business development, providing affordable housing, encouraging the spiritual well-being of families and communities served by Passage Home. Contact Donna Ebron (834-0666).

Potter's Wheel

Phone: 658-3534
Potter's Wheel, a Christ-centered solution to alcohol and drugs, is in need of many items for their kitchen as well as cleaning items. If you can help with any of the items listed below, please contact Sharon Weaver or Larry Miller (919-658-3534 or wheel1990@aol.com).

Kitchen Items

Coffee, tea bags, kool-aid, powder drink mix, milk, sugar, coffee creamer, butter, pancake mix and syrup, flour, spaghetti and sauce, rice, macaroni, cooking oil, cheese, mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, salt and pepper, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, vanilla flavoring, cinnamon, minced onion, cooking spray, Italian seasoning, string beans, lima beans, baked beans, pork and beans, pinto beans, garden peas, black eyed peas, field peas, collard greens, turnip greens, mixed greens, yams, corn, boiled potatoes, carrots, fruits and other vegetables.

Cleaning Items

Dish detergent, bleach, Brillo pads, toilet bowl cleaner, Pine-Sol, oven cleaner, grill bricks, plastic utensils, dish towels, aluminum roasting pans, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, trash bags and cans (39 gallons or larger), long handle serving utensils, measuring cups, oven mitts, pot holders, commercial pots, pans, trays, napkins, styrofoam plates and cups, fly strips

Other Needs

Bunk beds, office supplies (envelopes, composition books, pens, highlighters, copy paper, legal pads, toilet paper, paper towels)

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